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On behalf of the Kenai Peninsula United Way I would like to thank all those who helped with our Allocations Process. We were honored to have a total of 21 citizens to form the allocations committee this year. Some of you came from Homer, Ninilchik & Seward and we appreciate the time it took away from your everyday routine to help us with this process.

Come on Alaska, get a backbone. Once again the elected officials from the State of Washington are meddling in our affairs. Now the mayor of Seattle refuses to allow drill rigs to moor in their harbors. He says it is because drilling contributes to global warming. He doesn’t seem to mind that our oil is refined in his state, and that contributes to global warming.

Once again, our generous community has risen to great heights in support of our youth! It is with deep gratitude that we thank the following businesses, organizations and individuals for their help in putting on a safe and successful After Prom event for Soldotna High School students and their guests. The Duck Inn — Scott and Lela Rosin, Kasilof Eagles, Auto Spa — Sean Hutchings, Dr. Brandi Heath — Phormation Chiropractic, Kenai Auto, Soldotna High School PTSA, Soldotna High School Student Council, Central Peninsula Hospital, Febra Hensley, Candy Bouquet — Debbie Morris, Dr.

On behalf of the board of directors, staff and volunteers at Peninsula Community Health Services of Alaska, we want to extend our appreciation and gratitude to the community and vendors for their contribution and support of our 2nd Annual Health Fair that was held Saturday, May 2, 2015.

Recently, three “men” perpetuated a senseless and despicable act on a young moose in Anchorage —jumping on it, kicking it and stabbing it to death with a large knife. This per witnesses according to the evening TV news coverage. From seeing young moose defending themselves I would have to conclude the individuals must be mentally challenged, unless the moose was disabled in some way. I must also conclude that this was not the first time that these men have exacted such cruelty. Per the news report, a sentence of 11 years in prison and $100,000 fine is the maximum that may be meted out.

Central Peninsula Health Foundation would like to thank Soldotna Fred Meyer customers and associates for donating $3,139.92 in support of local patients. The Soldotna Fred Meyer store accepted donations at check stand collection boxes from Mid-August through early November, 2014. These funds will help provide direct support and treatment for local Kenai Peninsula patients.

Fred Meyer customers and associates deserve our gratitude for everything they do to support residents of the Kenai Peninsula and their health care needs.

These must be exciting times for the Alaska Fisheries Conservation Alliance. If their campaign is successful, they will use Alaska voters to try to end the careers and lifestyles of some of our most historic Kenai Peninsula families.

As the AFCA soldiers work frantically around the state to gather the necessary signatures needed to get this setnet ban before the voters, there is no requirement to be truthful or honest in their quest to get people to sign the petitions.